Why Nebraska Flags Were Lowered
In honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day. Flags should be flown at half-staff beginning at sunrise on Friday, May 15, and returned to full staff at sunset.
When the Nebraska Half-Staff Order Began and Ended
Use the exact end boundary above. A flag may return to full-staff at sunset, noon, a stated clock time, or another named event. If the end is not confirmed, open the source before acting.
Where the Nebraska Half-Staff Order Applied
Facilities and locations specified in the official notice
- Facilities
- State
- U.S. flag
- Affected
- State flag
- Affected
- Private display
- Not stated
What This Half-Staff Order Means for Flag Owners
Follow the Locations Named in This Order
An order can cover federal property, all state facilities, one building, or another named place. Do not expand a limited order beyond the stored scope.
Return Flags to Full-Staff at the Stated Time
Use the end date and boundary above. Before raising the flag, confirm that a newer federal or state half-staff order has not taken effect.
Check for a Newer Half-Staff Order
This detail page preserves one directive. It does not make an old order current, so use today’s status page for the latest operational answer.
Official Source and Evidence for This Half-Staff Order
<span>Gov. Pillen Orders Flags to be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day</span> <div class="field field--name-published-at field--type-published-at field--label-hidden field--item"><time datetime="2026-05-14T12:47:00-05:00" title="Thursday, May 14, 2026 - 12:47">May 14, 2026</time> </div> <span><span>jim</span></span> <span><time datetime="2026-05-14T12:46:26-05:00" title="Thursday, May 14, 2026 - 12:46">Thu, 05/14/2026 - 12:46</time> </span> <div class="field field--name-body field--type-text-with-summary field--label-hidden field--item"><p><span style="color:black;"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;"><strong>CONTACT:</strong></span></span></p> <p><span style="color:black;"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;">Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495</span></span></p> <p><span style="color:black;"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;"><strong> </strong></span></span></p> <p class="text-align-center"><span style="color:black;"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;"><strong>Gov. Pillen Orders Flags to be Flown at Half-Staff in Honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day</strong></span></span></p> <p class="text-align-center"> </p> <p><span style="color:black;"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;"><strong>LINCOLN, NE</strong> – Today, Governor Jim Pillen ordered all U.S. and Nebraska state flags to be flown at half-staff on Friday, May 15, 2026, in observance of Peace Officers Memorial Day. The directive follows a national proclamation issued by President Donald J. Trump.</span></span></p> <p><span style="color:black;"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;">In conjunction with National Police Week, this day allows Nebraskans to pay special tribute to the brave men and women of law enforcement who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.</span></span></p> <p><span style="color:black;"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;">“I’m incredibly grateful to our law enforcement – the ones putting their lives on the line each day to keep our communities safe,” said Gov. Pillen. “It is vitally important that we take time to remember those who have protected us here in Nebraska and across our nation.”</span></span></p> <p><span style="color:black;"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;">Flags should be flown at half-staff beginning at sunrise on Friday, May 15, and returned to full staff at sunset.</span></span></p> </div>
The linked government page remains the authoritative version.
Nebraska Half-Staff Order Questions
Is the Peace Officers Memorial Day order still active?
This record is marked ended. Its stored effective period begins May 15, 2026 and ends May 15, 2026. Check the current status page before changing a flag.
Does this Nebraska half-staff order apply to homes and businesses?
Only if the notice says so. Government orders usually direct named public facilities and may separately invite private citizens, businesses, and organizations to participate. Check “Private display” in the scope above and read the source when it is not stated.
Which flags and locations did this order cover?
Use the scope cards above. They separate the facility type, geographic area, U.S. flag, state flag, and private-display guidance retained from the notice.
Where can I verify this half-staff order?
Use the official-source link on this page. The government notice remains authoritative if it differs from this normalized record.